Program Overview & Content

All of the Relationship IQ content is based in scripture and sound psychological,
sociological, and physiological research. This unique blend of faith and psychology
is refreshing and approachable for young adults.

There are six chapters, each contain six-week small group lessons and a single-session
presentation. The lessons are easy to lead, very interactive, and highly relevant
and applicable to young adults.

Each lesson is designed to be practical and enable personal application. The six areas
of focus within the program are:

Intentionally Friends. Stuck in shallow, non-supportive friendships? Bring out the best in your friends
and become the friend you want to be. Bask in the delight of close friends.

Say What? Communication and Conflict. Sharpen your communication and conflict skills by learning how to say what you mean,
tell yourself the truth, and listen well. Your relationships, your future spouse,
children, and grandchildren will be blessed if you get this lesson right.

How to Date the Best. In a dating relationship you not only want to find the best person, you want to be
the best person. Learn how to start, end, and be in a healthy romantic relationship.
Feel confident and have more peace while you date!

Does God Want a Relationship with Me? Did you know that you were created for relationship? God designed you for relationship
with Him, wants you to know Him, and gives you your identity, value, and purpose.
Discover a vibrant, joyful relationship with God that sets you free.

What About Sex? God created sex and gave it to us as a good gift. Yet, why does it seem like a curse
sometimes? Explore God's good gift of sexuality, how our brains respond to sexual
activity, cohabitation, relational impacts of sex, managing sex drives, pornography,
sexual addiction, and God's healing and redemption. Embrace the gift of your healthy
sexuality.

Boundaries and Freedom: Drawing Healthy Lines in Relationships. Can you say yes and no to the right things? Do you know what is your responsibility
and what belongs to someone else? Want to figure out how to enforce your boundaries?
Utilize this lesson to help young adults identify their boundaries, know how to enforce
boundaries, avoid boundary violations, and live a healthier life.

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rIQ addresses some of the difficult relationship topics in our society currently and
equips leaders to have these conversations with young adults. Some of the difficult
topics we address include:

Cohabitation

Healthy dating relationships

Who you are as a sexual being

What to do with your sex drive

Why wait for sex?

Identity, value, and worth

Who is God and does He want me?

How to use technology to bless and not hurt relationships

Being equipped with tools and information on how to address these topics empowers
leaders to engage with young adults around difficult issues and form authentic relationship
out of those interactions.

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"What a gift is given to students in this excellent series on relationships. Hannah Parmelee not only presents the most current information contextualized in a biblical framework but organizes it in a friendly and engaging format. The small group discussion and creative activities will truly be a transformative experience for those who participate."— Judith K Balswick, EdD, Senior Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary